Jack: I think this will be a disgusting offensive game that no one should watch. UWDP: What is your prediction for Saturday’s game? Karl Dorrell has not done that so far, but the CU AD is a bit less flush with cash to make a move. Jimmy Lake could not do that, and he was fired. He went to a bowl game, a rare feat in Boulder these days, but he has to be able to improve recruiting and hire a good offensive coordinator. Dorrell has at least one more year before things start getting toasty, but big changes HAVE to be made for confidence to be restored. The offense was supposed to be mediocre this year, at the very least.
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UWDP: How is head coach Karl Dorrell faring from the CU fanbase perspective in his first full season? Sami is a legit nose tackle who can disrupt. Keep an eye on Chrstian Gonzalez at CB, he has NFL potential, and Jalen Sami in the middle. The defensive line as a whole are solid, but they have been let down by the back 7 of this team. Carson Wells is a bright spot at OLB, he can rush the passer and cover a little bit. The defense is going through a youth movement right now to prepare that side of the ball for the future, and it is ROUGH to watch sometimes. He is so important to the success of this team. Jack: Yes, without Nate Landman playing, it has been as bad as the numbers indicate. Has it been as bad as the numbers indicate? Any bright spots to speak of? Who are some players on that side of the ball to watch on Saturday? UWDP: Colorado’s defense ranks near the bottom of the conference in most defensive categories. Fontenot is a bit larger and has more of a patient running style. Behind him, you will see Alex Fontenot (a great back himself) take a lot of snaps. He’s quick more than fast and gains a lot of hidden yards. He hits the whole faster than anyone I’ve seen in the conference and does a great job avoiding contact. Jarek Broussard is a small back with a surprising amount of power. I know I sound like a broken record, but it is night and day here.
Jack: To answer your last question first, the offensive line was horrendous early in the year but has improved drastically since the personnel change. Who else chips in from the RB position? How has the offensive line performed in the running game? UWDP: Jarek Broussard leads the way for a Colorado rushing attack that has been fairly productive. Russell is a fifth-year senior who is as dependable as they come. He’s big, physical, and gets fast in a hurry. Brenden Rice is a great weapon, if he is able to get the ball in his hands, and we are seeing that in the past few games. The line play was awful up front, the play calling was unimaginative, and CU could not move the ball. Overall, this offense was historically awful until about two or three weeks ago. Jack: Well, there’s a combination of factors. What has led to the Colorado passing offense being the worst in the Pac-12 this season at 137 YPG? Tell us about the main threats, Brenden Rice and TE Brady Russell. UWDP: Lewis spreads the ball around to a number of targets in the passing game. His protection has gotten demonstrably better since the OL coach was fired mid-season, but it is still not great. Lewis has a great deep ball and and make some throws on the move. He can make plays with his feet, but he has really shone on deep throws.
Despite some truly horrific OL play and OC play-calling, Lewis has grown and developed into a decent QB and is brimming with potential. We LOVE what we’ve seen from the freshman this year. Jack Barsch: Ralphie Report is a pro-Brendon Lewis blog. How has the freshman’s play been overall? How has his pass protection held up this season? UWDP: QB Brendon Lewis has modest statistics on the season, but his 10-3 TD to INT ratio is solid. Earlier this week I talked with Jack Barsch ( ), writer for the SBN blog The Ralphie Report regarding the Colorado football team.
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